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I Am Homeless — Can You Help Me?

Yes, we're here to help. Here's how we can support you in Peterborough

Yes, We Can Help

If you're homeless in Peterborough, we're here to support you. While we're not a housing service or emergency accommodation provider, we can help with immediate practical needs and connect you with appropriate services.

Our focus is providing wellbeing packs with essential items, and we can also help you access professional support services and emergency resources when needed.

How We Can Help You

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Wellbeing Packs

We can come see you with a free wellbeing pack containing warm socks, hygiene items, snacks, hand warmers, hot chocolate, and other essentials.

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Emergency Services

We can help organize emergency services when needed, including contacting housing services, medical support, or crisis intervention teams.

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Talking Space

We offer a listening ear and can direct you to professional support services. While we're not mental health trained, we care and want to help you get the right support.

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Service Connections

We can connect you with local housing services, food banks, healthcare providers, and other support organizations in Peterborough.

How to Get Help From Us

💬 Live Chat Support

Use the live chat on our website for immediate help. We're available to talk and can arrange to meet you with a wellbeing pack.

Look for the chat widget in the bottom corner of our website

📧 Email Contact

Email us anytime and we'll respond as quickly as possible to arrange help or connect you with services.

info@help4homeless.xyz or tom@help4homeless.xyz

What's in Our Wellbeing Packs

🧦 Warm Essentials

  • • Warm socks
  • • Hand warmers
  • • Lip balm
  • • Small blanket (when available)

🪥 Hygiene Items

  • • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • • Wet wipes
  • • Deodorant
  • • Soap

🍫 Food & Drink

  • • Non-perishable snacks
  • • Instant hot chocolate
  • • Granola bars
  • • Bottled water

🩹 Other Essentials

  • • Plasters
  • • Notepad and pen
  • • Tissues
  • • Information cards with support services

🚨 If You Need Urgent Help

📞 Emergency Services

If you're in immediate danger or need urgent medical help:

  • • Call 999 for emergencies
  • • Call 111 for non-emergency medical advice
  • • Go to A&E if you need urgent medical attention

🏠 Emergency Housing

For emergency housing in Peterborough:

  • • Contact Peterborough City Council Housing Services
  • • Call Shelter's helpline: 0808 800 4444
  • • We can help you make these calls

Other Support in Peterborough

🏠 Housing Support

Peterborough City Council Housing Department can help with emergency accommodation and housing advice.

🍲 Food Support

Local food banks and community kitchens provide meals and food parcels. We can direct you to the nearest ones.

🏥 Healthcare

GP surgeries, dental services, and mental health support are available. We can help you access these services.

💼 Employment & Training

Local organizations offer job support, training programs, and benefits advice to help you move forward.

What We Cannot Provide

⚠️ Important to Understand

We want to be clear about what we cannot provide so you know where to get the right help:

  • • We cannot provide housing or accommodation
  • • We cannot give money or cash
  • • We are not mental health professionals
  • • We cannot provide legal advice
  • • We cannot store personal belongings
  • • We cannot provide long-term case management

However, we can connect you with organizations that do provide these services.

Our Commitment to You

🤝 Respect & Dignity

We treat everyone with respect and dignity, without judgment. You deserve kindness and support.

🔒 Confidential

Your conversations with us are private. We won't share your information without your permission.

⏰ Quick Response

We'll respond to your messages as quickly as possible and arrange help when you need it.

📍 Local Focus

We're based in Peterborough and understand local services and how to access them.

Contact Us for Help

💬 Best Option: Live Chat

Use the live chat on our website for the fastest response. We can talk immediately and arrange help.

Look for the chat widget on any page of our website

📧 Email Support

Email us anytime and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

info@help4homeless.xyz

tom@help4homeless.xyz (founder)

You Are Not Alone

We're here to help you. Reach out anytime - we care about you and want to support you through this difficult time.